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SEPT. 4, 2012
The Steads’ work adopts a folkloric approach to cooperative relationships; the affectionately rendered animals that stand in... Full review >
JAN. 17, 2012
A quiet story of sharing with no strings attached. Full review >
FEB. 27, 2012
Accessible, unfussy and visually charming. Full review >
JAN. 17, 2012
Utterly believable, this bittersweet story, complete with an author’s note identifying the real Ivan, will inspire a new... Full review >
OCT. 23, 2012
Bangers! (Fantasy. 8-12) Full review >
JAN. 3, 2012
This primer on friendship wrapped in hijinks is paced for maximum pleasure. Full review >
JAN. 17, 2012
Share with readers of all ages as a beautiful message about peaceful protest and purposeful action. Full review >
FEB. 27, 2012
A thrilling integration of verse and image, motivating all to serious fun. Full review >
FEB. 14, 2012
This sweet seedling will undoubtedly take root and thrive. Full review >
FEB. 7, 2012
Grown-ups beware. Youngsters might have their own questions and answers after this romp. (Picture book. 4-8) Full review >
FEB. 1, 2012
MARCH 13, 2012
A dazzlingly poetic photo album of the insect world for tots on up. (Picture book. 2 & up) Full review >
MARCH 1, 2012
Just label it F for funny. Full review >
MARCH 27, 2012
In all, lovely, inventive, engrossing and interactive. Full review >
APRIL 1, 2012
One romping celebration of boyhood to read again and again. Full review >
APRIL 3, 2012
Otherwise, distinguished both as natural history and work of art. Full review >
APRIL 1, 2012
Riveting reading, well-timed for the centennial of the Titanic’s sinking. Full review >
APRIL 1, 2012
From the beaver’s coat to the tiger lily’s petals to the snakeskin, this fish tale is a keeper. Full review >
MAY 1, 2012
Readers will want to visit more than once to capture both the science and the abundant sense of celebration here. Full review >
MAY 8, 2012
Ready or not! Here comes a book worth finding. Full review >
MAY 1, 2012
Beautifully benign illustrations conjure powerful familial feelings Full review >
APRIL 1, 2012
Share this admirable appreciation with a wide audience. (Picture book/poetry. 4-10) Full review >
JUNE 1, 2012
Soothing and satisfying; perfect for reading on the porch on a summer evening, preferably next to a dog. Full review >
MAY 15, 2012
Eye-opening inspiration in this unassuming import from Colombia. Full review >
JUNE 5, 2012
A deeply satisfying story that speaks to the universal desires to be nurtured and to find a home. Full review >
JUNE 1, 2012
A quietly sublime depiction of a child at play by the sea. Full review >
JULY 10, 2012
A luminous celebration of family, food and home. Full review >
JULY 3, 2012
Yum has perfectly captured the emotional ups and downs of both parent and child in a visually expressive work that will... Full review >
SEPT. 11, 2012
Oh, yes! This is a terrific new picture book. Full review >
AUG. 21, 2012
The joyful clarity of both vision and execution thrills. Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2012
Smart and accessible, charming and witty, this is one for educators and adventurers alike. Full review >
SEPT. 18, 2012
A warm, gentle portrait of an immigrant’s isolation and the ways that creativity and a loving family can offer both a safe... Full review >
SEPT. 18, 2012
Another superb contribution to scientific literature by Chin. Full review >
SEPT. 4, 2012
An exceptional life; a stunning achievement. Full review >
SEPT. 18, 2012
And will a young scholar read it again and look for more? You bet—it’s great fuel for the imagination. Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2012
A doll of a beginning reader. Full review >
SEPT. 15, 2012
A remarkable achievement. Full review >
SEPT. 11, 2012
A visual stunner. Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2012
An excellent addition to both the folk tale genre and the early-reader shelf. Full review >
AUG. 1, 2012
Reminiscent of Where the Wild Things Are in its visual transformations and emotional intensity, but with a more present and... Full review >
OCT. 1, 2012
Science writing at its grossest and best, though as the title (not to mention the blood-spattered pages) warns, not for the... Full review >
OCT. 2, 2012
There is much to enjoy here, and the illustrations and allusions beg for repeat readings. Full review >
OCT. 9, 2012
Hats off! Full review >
OCT. 23, 2012
Wonderfully exuberant and completely delightful. Full review >
OCT. 9, 2012
Read unhurried, in a lap, again and again. Full review >
OCT. 9, 2012
Loud and clear, the creators show how tuning into everyday sounds can inspire music. Clap, clap, CLAP! (Picture Book. 3-7) Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2012
A joy to read. Play calypso music and celebrate! (author’s note, glossary and pronunciation guide, author’s sources)... Full review >
SEPT. 13, 2012
A work of breadth and energy, just like its subject; engaging and brimming with appeal for a wide audience. Full review >
OCT. 1, 2012
This extraordinary new picture book masterfully tackles the complex task of contextualizing seemingly complex architectural... Full review >
OCT. 9, 2012
This may not be the most exciting or enthralling winter tale, but it is perfect for sharing during readers’ own cold... Full review >
NOV. 1, 2012
Be forewarned: Youngsters will find Charley as irresistible as Henry does and will no doubt beg for puppies of their own. Full review >
OCT. 23, 2012
Lyrically narrated, resplendently illustrated, and deeply respectful of both subject and audience. Full review >
DEC. 4, 2012
An outstanding achievement and a life worthy of note. Full review >
FEB. 1, 2012
Hole-y astronomy! (timeline, glossary, author’s note, bibliography, image credits, index) (Nonfiction. 8-12) Full review >
MARCH 20, 2012
A beautiful tale of perseverance. Full review >
JAN. 10, 2012
Deza is one great heroine in her own right, a fitting literary companion to Bud Caldwell. Full review >
MAY 1, 2012
APRIL 1, 2012
Art lovers of all ages will revel in this vivid, wonderfully affecting book, which is almost as ingenious and memorable as... Full review >
MARCH 27, 2012
A real slice of family life, the sweet with the bitter. (Fiction. 5-8) Full review >
JUNE 19, 2012
A marvel of history writing that makes complicated history clear and interesting. Full review >
JUNE 5, 2012
A fine, taut novel full of understanding. Full review >
JULY 10, 2012
Light on explicit grue but well endowed with macabre detail and leavening dashes of humor. Full review >
SEPT. 4, 2012
Imaginative and utterly bewitching. Full review >
SEPT. 27, 2012
Not so much a set of retellings as a creative romp through traditional and tradition-based story-scapes, compulsively... Full review >
JAN. 24, 2012
In the end, Houdini realizes that writing has changed him and altered his perspective on people and life. Readers will feel... Full review >
FEB. 16, 2012
A rich vein of wisdom runs through this highly entertaining, swashbuckling series debut. Full review >
JUNE 1, 2012
Dozens of spectacular Kellar posters along with a dramatic book design nicely support this well-constructed look at a... Full review >
FEB. 1, 2012
Levinson builds her dramatic account around the experiences of four young arrestees—including a 9-year-old, two teenage... Full review >
OCT. 1, 2012
OCT. 2, 2012
Bravo! (Fiction. 12 & up) Full review >
SEPT. 6, 2012
Just like Times Square itself, the pages are filled to the brim. Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2012
Utterly winning. Full review >
SEPT. 11, 2012
A spectacular collection—“And,” the editor notes with remarkable understatement, “the pictures are pretty nice too!”... Full review >
DEC. 6, 2012
SEPT. 1, 2012
A stunning debut. Full review >
FEB. 14, 2012
A memorable story of kindness, courage and wonder. Full review >
FEB. 7, 2012
A massive explosion at the end only sets that evil scheme back a bit; stay tuned for further strange and exhilarating... Full review >
JAN. 31, 2012
An outstanding addition to a first-rate series. Full review >
APRIL 24, 2012
SEPT. 18, 2012
Richly detailed, at times poetic, ultimately moving; a book to be puzzled over, enjoyed and, ideally, read aloud. Full review >
AUG. 1, 2012
Realistic, gritty and uplifting. Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2012
A morally satisfying page turner. Full review >
OCT. 1, 2012
Terrifying, life-affirming and memorable. Full review >
OCT. 23, 2012
A feast for readers whose eyes are (or should be) on the prize, in a volume as well-turned-out as the dapper W.E.B. Dubois,... Full review >
NOV. 6, 2012
Irresistible. Full review >
MAY 10, 2012
Readers may find they never want to leave Tupelo Landing. Full review >
JUNE 18, 2012
How extraordinary to visit Mars in Spirit; readers will be very glad of the Opportunity. Full review >
AUG. 7, 2012
Original and winning. Full review >
AUG. 1, 2012
Utterly brilliant Full review >
AUG. 28, 2012
Schlitz’s prose is perfect in every stitch, and readers will savor each word. Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2012
Be prepared for young Sasquatch fans roaring for more. Full review >
SEPT. 11, 2012
Outstanding nonfiction writing that makes history come alive. Full review >
SEPT. 4, 2012
Though it’s filled with incident, emotion, magic and adventure, what stands out most is Trinket’s clear voice and loving... Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2012
From attractive page design to an afterword that encourages readers to search for their own history, there has been much... Full review >
OCT. 23, 2012
Fans of the Series of Unfortunate Events will be in heaven picking out tidbit references to the tridecalogy, but readers... Full review >
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